The State of Adolescent Health in Arizona: A Status Report
As part of its commitment to lead the charge of advocating for youth, the Arizona Alliance for Adolescent Health developed this comprehensive report – The State of Adolescent Health in Arizona: A Status Report. Crucial data indicators across Health & Wellness, Education & Workforce Development, Environment & Climate, Economic Wellbeing, and Family & Community, describe the state of adolescent health in Arizona. The array of indicators in this report provides a unique snapshot of
Cochise County Healthcare Workforce Community Forum
Cochise County Healthcare Workforce Community Forum Tickets, Fri, May 3, 2024 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite The Regional Healthcare Workforce Community Forum brings together healthcare professionals, educators, industry leaders, workforce professionals, and economic development teams to discuss and strategize solutions to the challenges facing the healthcare industry, with a particular focus on training and development and educational programs and pathways. Objectives/Outcomes Develop and grow a regional healthcare workforce coalition that can find
Maricopa County Public Health Fellowship Opportunities & Pima County Public Health Internships
Maricopa County Public Health Accepting 2-Year Paid Fellowship Applications Maricopa County Department of Public Health is now accepting applications for their paid Fellowship Program! This two-year program provides recent graduates with advanced degrees an opportunity for a hands-on learning experience in a diverse and thriving public health environment. Public Health Fellows will work with MCDPH teams to address the emerging needs of Maricopa County residents. Fellows can expect to gain exposure
The AZ Corporation Commission & Public Health (Part I)
At first glance, the Arizona Corporation Commission might seem like it has pretty much nothing to do with public health. But when you scratch the surface, you’ll discover that the Commission does in fact influence public health in important ways. This week we’ll cover the Commission’s regulation of monopoly electricity utilities and how that impacts the social determinants of health. Disposable income is a primary driver of the social determinants
USDA Updates Foods Provided Via WIC
USDA updated the list and amounts of foods eligible for purchase by WIC this week and outlined how the additional $1B that was added to the WIC program in the last national budget bill will be used. WIC is very different from SNAP (aka food stamps). SNAP is a nutrition assistance program that allows folks to buy virtually any food. By contrast, WIC provides prescribed foods specifically designed to supplement the foods and beverages participants already
ATF Closes ‘Gun Show Loophole’
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms filed a final administrative rule last week eliminating the ‘gun show loophole’ – which up until now has allowed sales of guns without background checks of guns at ‘gun shows’ (sales that occur outside of regular retail stores). The rule was issued under the new authority given to ATF as part of the ‘2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act’. It requires that anyone